EECS Lecture Assistant | Student Hourly

Center for Public Partnerships & Research; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

The Center for Public Partnerships & Research is seeking EECS Lecture Assistants in Topeka, Kansas. In this role, you will support your instructors and help with class activities, aiming to enhance the learning experience by reducing the student-to-instructor ratio.

This is an hourly position that requires attendance at every session. Candidates must have completed the relevant course with a B or better or obtained instructor permission for qualification.

Please ensure to apply with your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Must have passed the course with a B or higher, or have instructor permission.
• Must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours during the semester.

Responsibilities

• Aid instructors during lecture activities.
• Attend every session of the assigned lecture.

Job description

Position Overview

EECS Lecture Assistants will aid instructors during lecture activities. Lecture Assistants will work directly with their instructor to discuss any preparation work needed prior to lectures. A Lecture Assistant is expected to attend every session of a particular lecture (e.g., MWF 9am EECS 168). Lecture Assistants are not permitted access to student grades. The goal of this job is to reduce the student-to-instructor ratio and to provide peer support to the students currently taking the course.

Job Description

• 90% of time as Assistant student with in class activities.
• 10% Collaborating with Professor to ensure activity assistance goes smoothly.

Required Qualifications

• Required to have passed the course they will work in with a B or higher, or instructor permission.

Position Requirements

• During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: 1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or be pre‑enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or be enrolled in summer session or be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments)

Employment Conditions

• Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
• This is an hourly/non‑exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non‑exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.

Additional Candidate Instructions

A completed application consists of the online application, resume, and a cover letter that clearly indicates which courses you qualify for and would like to assist with.

PLEASE INCLUDE THE COURSE NUMBER AND NAME (e.g., EECS 388 EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)

This is a POOL position to hire multiple Lecture Assistants. Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis throughout the academic year (Fall 2026 and Spring 2027). Only one application is needed per academic semester.

Contact Information to Applicants

John Gibbons

[e-mail]

Advertised Salary Range

$15.00 Hourly

Anticipated Start Date

Tuesday August 18, 2026

Apply to Job

To apply, please submit your online application along with your resume and cover letter.